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- Episode 6 - Why nice guys don't get dates
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Dr. Mari Kovanen, a registered psychologist, addresses why nice guys often struggle to find dates and typically end up in the friend zone.
She provides insights into the reasons behind these common issues, emphasizing the importance of confidence, clear communication, setting boundaries, and self-respect. Dr. Mari also shares practical advice for improving dating outcomes, including adopting confident body language, asking for dates directly, and understanding the value of demonstrating self-worth.
Time stamps:
01:24 Understanding Confidence and Its Role in Attraction
03:50 The Importance of Assertiveness in Asking for Dates
05:41 Setting Boundaries: A Key to Avoiding the Friend Zone
07:53 The Pitfall of Underselling Yourself
08:24 Changing Your Luck in Love: Steps to Take
08:51 Resources for Improving Your Dating Confidence
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10 min - Episode 5 - Your brain and body keeps you SINGLE
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Dr. Mari Kovanen, a registered psychologist and relationship therapist and coach, explains how negative thoughts and past experiences impact confidence in dating and relationships.
She suggests that these thoughts, influenced by earlier experiences, try to protect you from emotional harm, unintentionally keeping you single.
Dr. Mari provides practical methods to overcome self-doubt and increase self-awareness, such as journaling, meditation, practicing self-compassion, and initiating more casual conversations with women.
She emphasizes that women, like men, crave acceptance and understanding.
By challenging negative thoughts and soothing your nervous system, Dr. Mari assert that you can regain confidence and improve your love life.
00:23 Understanding Your Self-Perception and Its Impact on Dating
02:17 The Role of Past Experiences in Your Current Dating Life
02:47 How Your Brain and Body Contribute to Your Single Status
04:13 Challenging Your Thoughts and Beliefs About Dating
05:20 Practical Steps to Boost Your Dating Confidence
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9 min - Episode 4 - 5 Books Every Man Needs for Successful DatingWould you like more support with dating and becoming more confident?Book a FREE consultation and we can talk about how dating coaching could help you.
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Dr. Mari Kovanen, a registered psychologist, relationship therapist, and coach, discusses five self-development books aimed at helping men improve their dating game. The books incorporate scientific evidence, attachment style behaviour, overcoming friend-zone pitfalls, exploring self uniqueness in dating, and navigating complicated emotional states. Dr. Kovanev argues that these books not only benefit dating life but life overall, leading to better communication, increased self-awareness, and improved understanding of self-worth.
She believes that these resources can transform one's approach to dating, stopping wasting time on the wrong people and leading to meeting the right match and building fulfilling long-term relationship.
03:58 Book 1: Love Factually - Elevating Your Dating Game with Science05:47 Book 2: Wired for Dating - Understanding Neurobiology and Attachment Style07:49 Book 3: Dating Essentials for Men - Building Confidence and Avoiding the Friend Zone09:50 Book 4: Deeper Dating - Discovering the Power of Intimacy11:34 Book 5: The Compassionate Mind Approach to Difficult Emotions - Understanding Your Emotional Landscape
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Love Factually: 10 Proven Steps from I Wish to I Do by Duana Welch, Phd
Wired for Dating: How Understanding Neurobiology and Attachment Style Can Help You Find Your Ideal Mate by Dr Stan Tatkin, DPsych
Dating Essentials for Men: The Only Dating Guide You Will Ever Need by Dr Robert Glover
Deeper Dating: How to Drop the Games of Seduction and Discover the Power of Intimacy by Ken Page, Allan Robertson et al.
The Compassionate Mind Approach to Difficult Emotions: Using Compassion Focused TherapyYoutube https://youtu.be/HczXLIyO0vU?si=RbWtDe4DiPmLSO6X
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16 min - Episode 3 - 5 Ways To Become More Confident In Dating
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This week Dr Mari Kovanen, a registered psychologist, relationship therapist and coach, shares five vital strategies to increase your confidence in dating. She underscores the importance of knowing yourself, addressing personal barriers, detaching from dating outcomes, taking care of physical and emotional wellbeing, and taking mindful action. She encourages viewers to work on their mindset, confront their fears, and consistently engage in social situations for improvement.
Time stamps
03:23 Understanding Yourself for Better Dating
05:06 Addressing Internal Blocks and Mindset
07:14 Detaching from Dating Outcomes
09:03 Self-Care for Confidence in Dating
10:26 Taking Action in Dating
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12 min - Episode 2 - 5 Things That Make You Magnetic to Women When Dating
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In this video, Registered psychologist, relationship therapist and coach, Dr. Mari Kovanen shares essential dating advice for men. She outlines five key attributes that women find attractive: Passion in life, a focus on self-improvement, having great relationships with others, high self-esteem, and setting clear boundaries. Dr. Mari emphasizes that these attributes are not just about attracting women, but also about improving overall life quality and mental health. This video also offers resources and advice for growing these traits, as well as challenges listeners to identify which attribute they will work on strengthening first.
00:00 Introduction to Dating Confidence
01:28 The Importance of Passion in Life
03:31 The Role of Self-Improvement in Attraction
06:32 Building Positive Relationships
08:20 Boosting Self-Esteem for Successful Dating
11:39 Setting Boundaries in Relationships
13:15 Conclusion and Next Steps
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14 min - Episode 1 - What Women Want: 8 Crucial Qualities Women Seek In a Partner
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Dr. Mari Kovanen, a registered psychologist and relationship therapist, explores the eight most sought-after qualities women want in a man and a relationship. She debunks common myths men have about women and advises men to prioritize developing qualities like confidence, a strong sense of humor, reliability, honesty, clear boundaries, self-care, and good listening skills. Dr. Mari emphasizes that these qualities are not only essential for attracting a partner but also for creating a safe and trusting relationship. She encourages honest dialogue for better dating experiences and healthier relationships.
01:19 Eight Qualities Women Want in a Man
05:55 The Importance of Being Reliable and Consistent
08:22 Setting Good Boundaries: A Sign of Self-Respect
11:11 Taking Care of Yourself: Physical and Emotional Wellbeing
12:24 Listening Skills: The Key to Successful Relationships
14:56 Conclusion: The Essence of What Women Want
15:30 Boost Your Dating Confidence: A Guide
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17 min - Trailer to Code To ConnectionHere we delve into the psychology of dating and help you a man in tech to navigate the often murky waters of dating. I share from my 15 years of working as a counselling psychologist helping men and women with their relationships, and from my experiences of coaching men to become their most confident selves and overcome approach anxiety.
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Code To Connection, hosted by Dr Mari Kovanen, a registered psychologist, relationship therapist and dating coach for men in tech who want to become more confident in dating. Discover how to unlock…
your dating confidence and overcome approach anxiety with the help of a psychologist. Learn how to meet more women and find love with expert dating confidence coaching.
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